GET HOOKED ON FISHING AT THE 12TH ANNUAL MERWIN SPECIAL KIDS DAY
Posted: June 15th, 2010 2:55 PM
Contact:
Tom Gauntt, Pacific Power, 503-813-7291 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kevin Young, Washington Department June 15, 2010
of Fish & Wildlife, 360-225-4391
Get hooked on fishing at the 12th annual Merwin Special Kids Day
WOODLAND, Wash. — What happens when you combine more than 100 children from local hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, dozens of good-hearted volunteers and two ponds teeming with 3,000 fish? One heck of a good time.
Fun is guaranteed when the Merwin Fish Hatchery opens its wheelchair-accessible ponds Saturday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to kids with special needs for the 12th annual Special Kids Fishing Day. Sponsored by Pacific Power, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Go Play Outside Association of Washington, the event brings young patients from Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital, Kaiser Kids and other rehabilitation facilities – many in wheelchairs with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, cancer or other illnesses – to the hatchery.
The children cast their lines with help from volunteer coaches and enjoy a barbecue lunch, prizes and once-in-a-lifetime memories. This event also features educational and art booths as well as other fun activities for all ages.
Fish hatchery operators work year-round to cultivate fish especially for this event. The fish range in size from one to six pounds each. Dozens of local businesses donate food, beverages and prizes, with sponsors and Woodland community members providing volunteer support.
For more information about the event or to register a participant, please call the Merwin Special Kids Day reservation line at 1-800-899-4421. Registrations are requested by June 30.
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Editor's note: Interested in covering the event? Take I-5 north to the Woodland/Cougar exit. Go east on Highway 503 for 10 miles. Turn right at the Merwin Dam/Pacific Power sign. Go one-half mile down the hill and follow the signs.
About Pacific Power
In 2010, Pacific Power celebrates 100 years serving customers and communities. From our beginnings -- serving 7,000 customers in four Northwest communities -- Pacific Power now provides electric service to almost 730,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. Our goal is to provide our customers with value for their energy dollar, and safe, reliable electricity, for another 100 years. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with 1.7 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit www.pacificpower.net.
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